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EARL DONALD FAST
Date of Passing: Aug 22, 2014
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EARL DONALD FAST On August 22, 2014 at the Deer Lodge Centre, four days prior to his 93rd birthday, Earl Fast passed away peacefully following a short illness. He is survived by sons, Donald (Judi), Gregory (Brenda Thomson), Andrew (Lezlie Parker); daughter Suzanne (John Grass); grandchildren, Christopher (Shelley), Jennifer (Brad Rempel), Alexis, Claire (Matt Carroll), Geoffrey, Paul, Mark and Julia; and great-grandchildren, Kael, Grady, Patrick, Margaret and Thomas. In 2005 Earl was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Irene. Earl was born in Winnipeg in 1921 and attended Isaac Brock and Daniel McIntyre schools. He was a very positive outgoing individual, a people person always able to see the good side to people or ideas. He was blessed with a keen sense of humour and having a vast repertoire of jokes, he was always able to find one appropriate to any situation. Earl enjoyed having a good time and as the perfect host, always saw to it that his guests also had a good time. Earl was a gifted athlete instilled with the drive to succeed. As a youth he played soccer, baseball, hockey and golf. Hockey and golf were his passions. He was a member of six Manitoba championship hockey teams, bantam through senior, and in 1941 he played for the Winnipeg Rangers winning the Memorial Cup as Dominion of Canada champions. As a member of the 1941 Winnipeg Rangers, he is in both the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. Earl was a low handicap golfer and for a brief time had a one handicap. He shot his age at least once every year from age 72 to age 85 and continued golfing through age 91. He was a member of Niakwa Country Club from 1960 to 1986 and Pine Ridge Golf Club since 1986. He was named a Honorary Life Member of Pine Ridge. During 1942 to 1945 he served as a navigator in the R.C.A.F. and was assigned to anti-submarine duties in the Bristol Channel. He was employed by the Canadian Wheat Board from 1939 to 1955, and was an account executive for 30 years with R.L. Crain Ltd. where he set many sales records. He retired in 1988 and was named an Honorary Life Member of the President's Achievement Club. In retirement Earl and Irene took many trips to Europe to visit family in Scotland and Belgium. Together they played some of the well-known Scottish and English Links courses. They also enjoyed winter golf vacations in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Padre Island Texas. In later years Earl was a loving and dedicated caregiver for his wife Irene; and was an avid stock market investor, a member of the Manitoba Club, and a strong supporter of World Vision Canada, where he currently was sponsoring 10 disadvantaged Third World children. In keeping with Earl's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. The family is looking forward to seeing their friends at a come-and-go reception on Friday, September 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision Canada or to the Winnipeg Humane Society. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 204-783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Our condolences to the family. We were neighbours to Earl and Irene for many years on Mandeville Street......such a lovely couple. Our two girls loved to visit with them, and their home was a refuge for our cat (Ike). Whenever he needed a break from the girls, he'd head next door and chase golf balls that Earl putted for him in the living room, or just settle in for a nap. We truly missed them when we moved. We are unable to attend the memorial today, but our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Judy and Jan Rikkelman (Former neighbours) on: Sep 12, 2014
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We send our regrets for not being able to attend Earl's Memorial this Friday. It is with saddness & fond memories of not only Earl, but Irene & those simpler,happy times when we were kids growing up. The family visits to see our Aunts,Uncles,Grandparents & cousins were always eagerly looked forward to by us " Fasts from way out East in Transcona" ! Although never frequent enough, the favourite visits were the special ones with my Dad when he asked me to come with him to go & visit his big brother Earl " way out West in St. James ".When Earl & Dad got together there was always lots of laughs & I admired the connection they had as brothers. I'll always remember that !The two of them also shared some similiar facial features & whenever i saw my Uncle Earl, he brought back memories of my Dad. I liked that. Both Kathy & I truly miss all those great moments & we've learned to hold those things dear in our hearts with all our family members. This is something our family members of days past have left us. Earl will be remebered by us as a genuine good human being with strong family values & high morales in many areas of life.Both his & my Dad's infectious smiles will be recalled & we too will smile. Our thoughts & prayers to all the family members, Kathy & Braden Fast Elbow, Sask. - Posted by: Braden & Kathy Fast (Nephew to Earl ) on: Sep 10, 2014
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So sorry to you Andy and the rest of the Fast Family, our Condolences. - Posted by: Lori (Cannell) & Ron Hutlet (Old neighbors, and I worked for Andy at Deer Lodge Curling Club) on: Sep 06, 2014
